Special Report

18 States Where Americans Make the Least Money

Source: lillisphotography / Getty Images

18. Kansas
> Median household income: $64,124
> Median home value: $183,800 (10th lowest)
> Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 35.4% (19th highest)
> Households receiving SNAP benefits: 7.3% (5th lowest)
> Population: 2,934,582 (16th lowest)

Source: Spencer Platt / Getty Images News via Getty Images

17. Michigan
> Median household income: $63,498
> Median home value: $199,100 (13th lowest)
> Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 31.7% (18th lowest)
> Households receiving SNAP benefits: 13.4% (17th highest)
> Population: 10,050,811 (10th highest)

Source: MarkHatfield / Getty Images

16. Montana
> Median household income: $63,249
> Median home value: $322,800 (17th highest)
> Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 34.8% (22nd highest)
> Households receiving SNAP benefits: 8.6% (11th lowest)
> Population: 1,104,271 (8th lowest)

Source: TasfotoNL / iStock Editorial via Getty Images

15. Florida
> Median household income: $63,062
> Median home value: $290,700 (21st highest)
> Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 33.2% (25th lowest)
> Households receiving SNAP benefits: 14.1% (10th highest)
> Population: 21,781,128 (3rd highest)

Source: damircudic / iStock via Getty Images

14. Indiana
> Median household income: $62,743
> Median home value: $182,400 (9th lowest)
> Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 28.9% (9th lowest)
> Households receiving SNAP benefits: 9.4% (14th lowest)
> Population: 6,805,985 (17th highest)

Sponsored: Tips for Investing

A financial advisor can help you understand the advantages and disadvantages of investment properties. Finding a qualified financial advisor doesn’t have to be hard. SmartAsset’s free tool matches you with up to three financial advisors who serve your area, and you can interview your advisor matches at no cost to decide which one is right for you. If you’re ready to find an advisor who can help you achieve your financial goals, get started now.

Investing in real estate can diversify your portfolio. But expanding your horizons may add additional costs. If you’re an investor looking to minimize expenses, consider checking out online brokerages. They often offer low investment fees, helping you maximize your profit.